Written answers
Thursday, 11 October 2007
Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources
Alternative Energy Projects
5:00 pm
Michael Creed (Cork North West, Fine Gael)
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Question 25: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on the potential of energy crops, in particular wood and biomass, as an energy fuel; his strategy to promote growth in this sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23117/07]
Eamon Ryan (Dublin South, Green Party)
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The Programme for Government commits to the full implementation of the National Bioenergy Action Plan which will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 2 million tonnes per annum and develop the potential for energy crops, including wood and biomass.
My colleague the Minister for Agriculture and Food also has responsibility for the development of energy crop potential and in this context introduced energy crop payments on top of the existing EU Energy Crops Pemium.
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